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Corcept Therapeutics

develops cortisol-modulating therapies for Cushing's syndrome

Senior Medical Director - Oncology

Biology & BiotechConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRedwood City, CA, USA$298k - $350.6kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Demonstrate strong clinical and scientific knowledge.
  • Communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership skills, and interact in a cross-functional environment.
  • Adjust workload based on changing priorities in a fast-paced, nimble small-company environment.
  • Have an MD and be board-certified or board-eligible.
  • Have expertise in oncology.
  • Have a strong track record of scientific activity, demonstrated by publications in top-tier journals.
  • Have at least 6 years of relevant clinical development experience.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Phase I to III clinical studies.
  • Develop and participate in writing and reviewing protocols, investigator brochures, study reports, and other clinical and regulatory documents.
  • Provide scientific oversight for company operational staff, contract research organizations, and clinical trial sites in all areas related to the therapeutic programs.
  • Act as a clinical subject matter expert for company team members and external contacts related to the assigned therapeutic programs.
  • Establish and approve scientific methods for designing and implementing applicable clinical protocols, data collection systems, and final reports.
  • Provide medical oversight and safety monitoring for ongoing clinical trials, including participating in serious adverse event reporting and serving on the safety committee.
  • Participate in analysis, interpretation, and delivery of high-quality clinical data.
  • Interact with principal investigators and opinion leaders to facilitate clinical trial research.
  • Participate in regulatory discussions and activities, including the filing of investigational new drug applications, clinical trial applications, new drug applications, and marketing authorization applications throughout the development cycle.
  • Provide training and ongoing input to clinical team members on medical and scientific issues related to the therapeutic field.
  • Participate in conceptualizing, developing, and writing clinical study reports for global regulatory submissions.
  • Work collaboratively with clinical operations, safety, biometrics, regulatory, medical writing, medical affairs, and commercial functions.
  • Develop and deliver internal and external presentations as a subject matter expert for the therapeutic area.
  • Participate in developing and reviewing publications.
  • Participate in human resources management in a matrixed environment, including recruitment, performance management, succession planning, and talent management.

Desired Qualifications

  • Relevant basic and/or clinical research experience in academic settings is viewed favorably.

About the Company

Corcept Therapeutics

develops cortisol-modulating therapies for Cushing's syndrome

Corcept Therapeutics develops and commercializes cortisol modulators to treat disorders caused by abnormal cortisol levels. Its core product, Korlym (mifepristone), blocks cortisol’s action by acting as a cortisol receptor antagonist and is approved for hypercortisolism in Cushing’s syndrome. The company differentiates itself with a dedicated focus on cortisol modulation, an extensive pipeline of proprietary molecules, and ongoing development beyond Korlym. Its goal is to improve outcomes for patients with cortisol-related disorders by expanding access to effective therapies and advancing new treatments.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Menlo Park, CA
Founded
1998

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